Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024

The G60SD is the fastest 1440p OLED we've ever tested, and it looks incredible doing it. Buy it at $650, laugh at anyone paying $1,700.

360Hz at 1440p on an OLED is the headline, and it delivers. Our database puts this panel in the 100th percentile for performance, which means it's literally the fastest monitor we've tracked. The 0.03ms response time means no ghosting, no smearing, just clean frames even in chaotic firefights. What surprised us most is how well the QD-OLED color holds up at those speeds. You're not trading vibrancy for refresh rate here. The 250 nits brightness sounds low on paper, but the anti-glare coating does real work, and in a dim room the HDR10+ content looks fantastic. One thing to know: FreeSync Premium Pro is AMD's flavor, so if you're on an NVIDIA card you'll still get VRR but you won't unlock every feature.

The Alienware AW2725D is the closest direct competitor, same 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED formula, but it tops out at 280Hz. If you can find it cheaper, it's worth considering, but the G60SD's 360Hz is a real advantage for esports players. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG steps up to 4K, which is better for productivity and single-player games, but you'll need a monster GPU to push it. The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 is another 1440p option with similar specs but a less premium build. For pure competitive gaming at 1440p, the G60SD is the one to beat.

Pricing is all over the place. US listings range from $650 to $1,700, and CAD listings span $906 to $1,339. If you're paying anywhere near the top of that range, you're getting ripped off. At $650 this is an absolute steal for a 360Hz QD-OLED. At $1,700 you're in 4K OLED territory and should look elsewhere. Shop around, wait for a sale, and don't pay more than $800 for this panel. The value proposition collapses fast above that.

The Samsung Odyssey G60SD is a 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED that hits 360Hz with a 0.03ms response time. That combo puts it at the absolute top of our performance charts, and it's the reason this thing exists. If you're a competitive gamer who wants OLED contrast without giving up speed, this is one of the best panels you can buy right now. The colors are stunning, the blacks are inky, and the motion clarity is ridiculous. It's not perfect, text fringing is a thing, and the brightness won't blow you away, but for gaming this is a monster.

If you're a content creator who needs accurate text rendering or a productivity user who stares at spreadsheets all day, this isn't your monitor. The text fringing will drive you nuts. Go get a 4K IPS panel like the Dell UltraSharp U4025QW instead. Also, if you're on a budget and don't need 360Hz, the Alienware AW2725D at 280Hz will save you money and still look fantastic.

The Samsung Odyssey G60SD is the best 1440p competitive gaming monitor we've tested. The 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time put it in a class of its own, and the QD-OLED panel delivers colors that make every game look better. Text fringing and mediocre brightness are real trade-offs, but they fade into the background when you're actually gaming. If you're serious about competitive shooters and want OLED contrast, buy this monitor. Just don't overpay for it.